Tom Brady’s decision to retire «for good» after finishing his third season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers didn’t surprise his father, who said Wednesday he knew about it.
Tom Brady Sr. spoke to the Boston Globe after the NFL legend who won seven Super Bowl titles during his 23-year career in the league posted an emotional beachside video telling his fans and supporters he was retiring. .
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Tom Brady Sr., left, looks on during Super Bowl 51 between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston.
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«We are not surprised in any way,» he told the outlet. «He has played football for 32 of his 45 years, living his dream for three quarters of his life. It has been a wonderful journey. He is very sure of his decision. It was about time.»
Brady Sr. added that he would have liked his son to come to San Francisco, though he believes the former quarterback will stay in South Florida to be close to his children, whom he shares with ex-wife Gisele Bündchen.
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, center, with his mother and father after the game. The New England Patriots play the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on February 3, 2019.
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«This has been a tough year,» the senior Brady told the boston globe. «I’m very happy for Tommy from the point of view that he’ll be able to spend more time with his kids. He’s dating on his own terms and in good health. He’s taken a lot of hits over the years, a lot of sacks, a lot of knockdowns. I’m delighted that they won’t take it down again.
«We would have liked to see him play in San Francisco, but we’re much happier with his decision to do this than with the 49ers. I’m very proud of him. He’s a great guy. He’s a father.» speaking, but I firmly believe that there is no father who has had a better son than mine. It’s been a wonderful journey.»
Brady Jr., the quarterback, was rumored to be targeted by several teams if he made it to the free agent market. The San Francisco 49ers were one such team, given the proximity to Brady’s hometown and the organization’s crowded quarterbacks room.
Quarterback Tom Brady gets a birthday hug and kiss from his father, Tom Brady, right, at the end of the New England Patriots’ training camp morning session at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, Aug. 2010.
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All speculation ended on Wednesday.